Kansai Plascon awards 15 painters Sh 50,000 each for school fees

By Newsflash Writer

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kansai Plascon Kenya has awarded 15 painters KSh 50,000 each in school fees support under its 2025 Shinda School Fees Support Programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at easing the cost of education for painters’ families.

The programme, implemented in partnership with Muthokinju Paints and Cement, attracted painters from across the country and targeted beneficiaries with school-going children in need of financial assistance.

In total, the initiative will disburse KSh 750,000, with recipients being recognised and awarded in different regions as part of a phased national rollout.

Supporting painters beyond the worksite

Speaking on the initiative, Kota Enami, Managing Director of Kansai Plascon Kenya, said the programme was informed by the economic pressures faced by painters, particularly the rising cost of education.

Bernard Ochieng’ Obul, one of the painters, receiving a cheque of Sh50,000 from officials of Kansai Plascon Kenya. Photo/Kansai Plascon Kenya

“Painters are not only skilled professionals — they are parents, guardians, and breadwinners,” said Enami. “This programme is about supporting education within the painting community and helping families manage one of their biggest financial responsibilities.”

He added that the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to supporting painters beyond product use and technical training, noting that education remains a critical pillar for long-term social and economic stability.

Focus on education and community impact

The Shinda School Fees Support Programme focuses on education, which continues to be a major expense for many informal and skilled workers. Company officials said the initiative aligns with Kansai Plascon’s growing emphasis on community-driven interventions that address everyday challenges faced by tradespeople.

“Supporting education is an investment in the future — not just for families, but for the industry as a whole,” Enami said.

Kansai Plascon Kenya said it plans to sustain engagement with painters through similar initiatives as part of its broader community and trade support programmes in the country.